Can somebody please put into plain english the definition of relative maximum and minimum

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anonymous · Answer

There is an absolute and a relative maximum. 
The absolute maximum is the highest maximum on a graph. The relative maximum would be any additional maximum on a graph that is not the highest point on the graph.

amistre64 · Answer

if it higher than its local surroundings; its a local max

amistre64 · Answer

go to the left and drop; do to the right and drop; that means where you are is the highest :)  same concept for lowest points

amistre64 · Answer

if your going by f'(x); if f'(x) goes from negative to positive; your scooping at a min

if f'(x) goes from positive to negative; your going over a hill a max

amistre64 · Answer

just think of a roller coasterride :)